Modern Mill

As Founder and CEO, Chris brings visionary leadership and boundless energy to Modern Mill. Under his guidance, the company has evolved from a concept into a national leader in building materials manufacturing. With a bachelor’s and master’s degree in plastics engineering, Chris’ deep technical expertise drives our success. Prior to Modern Mill, he co-founded, built and sold a global raw materials company that achieved over $1 billion in revenue through integrated trading and distribution operations.

Bill Pax serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Modern Mill, bringing over three decades of financial leadership across manufacturing and distribution sectors. In his role, Bill oversees financial strategy, capital planning, and risk management, driving fiscal discipline and reporting for investors and stakeholders. Prior to his appointment as CFO, Bill was Modern Mill's Director of Finance, where he led the company's financial close, reporting, and audit functions. Previously, he served as Financial Reporting Manager at Atlantic Alumina, responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements under both US GAAP and IFRS, supporting cross-border compliance and investor confidence. Earlier in his career, Bill held key roles in FP&A and corporate accounting at ArcelorMittal. He also worked in state and local tax at KPMG.

As a founding member of Modern Mill and VP of Marketing, Kim brings 20+ years of brand-building expertise to Modern Mill. Her innovative approach has transformed a traditional building material product into a lifestyle brand, creating loyal fans and attracting partnerships with Fortune 200 companies. Under her leadership, Modern Mill has earned recognition as a Fast Company Most Innovative Company and numerous other accolades. Kim's vision has redefined how consumers view building materials, creating authentic connections with customers and helping to drive the company's rapid market expansion. Prior to Modern Mill, Kim led marketing and strategy teams for Wall Street firms and ad agencies.

Robert (Rob) Shugdinis serves as Vice President of Technology at Modern Mill, bringing his deep understanding and expertise in materials science to the organization. Rob has been with Modern Mill since its inception, contributing his technical leadership to the company's growth and innovation. Prior to joining Modern Mill, Rob was a founding member of Kleer, where he established himself as a notable figure in the materials science industry. His entrepreneurial background combined with his technical expertise has been instrumental in advancing Modern Mill's position in the materials development sector.

As Vice President of Operations, Steve combines technical expertise with operational excellence at Modern Mill. Steve’s leadership spans all aspects of Modern Mill's day-to-day production, where he consistently optimizes processes while maintaining the highest quality standards. Prior to Modern Mill, Steve led Research and Development at Royal Building Products, a Westlake Company. Steve’s strong R&D background, operational acumen and leadership ensure Modern Mill's continued innovation in sustainable building materials production.

As Chief Revenue Officer, Tony brings extensive building products expertise and proven sales leadership to Modern Mill. His career includes driving growth at industry leaders like Universal Forest Products (UFP), where he led a transformation of sales and operational processes. Prior to Modern Mill, he served in executive roles at Elementia and Allura, where his strategic leadership expanded distribution networks and delivered consistent 20% annual revenue growth. Drawing on leadership principles gained during his service in the United States Marine Corps, Tony excels at building high-performing teams and developing collaborative partnerships. His understanding of the building materials industry and commitment to team development are fundamental to Modern Mill's success.